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Leslie Jamison

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book-review1 year ago

"Exploring Self-Exposure and Infinitude in Leslie Jamison's 'Splinters'"

In "Splinters: Another Kind of Love Story," Leslie Jamison explores her journey through divorce, motherhood, and self-discovery, focusing on her deep love for her daughter and her struggle for stability and consistency. The book delves into her whirlwind relationship with her daughter's father, her desire for a stable narrative, and her experiences with new romantic relationships. Through candid and introspective prose, Jamison navigates the complexities of love, self-acceptance, and the challenges of balancing creativity and parenthood, offering a poignant tribute to the ongoing pursuit of imperfect love and personal growth.

arts1 year ago

"Exploring Self-Exposure and Infinitude: Leslie Jamison's 'Splinters' Balancing Act"

Leslie Jamison's new memoir "Splinters" delves into her personal experiences, recounting the birth of her child and the end of her marriage. Known for her careful balancing acts of self-exposure, Jamison's writing often includes intensely personal details, and "Splinters" is her first book drawn entirely from her own life. In her graduate course at Columbia University, she addresses the challenges of writing in the first person, exploring different aspects of the self that can come through in a work. Jamison's character on the page is described as a "partial, built thing," reflecting her deliberate choices in shaping the narrator's voice and presence.